Chapter 496

Rose’s POV

The celebration seemed endless. The entire village was caught up in laughter and joy, people dancing around fires, children playing, and everyone celebrating their freedom.

It was a celebration that started in the afternoon and it went on and on till night.

It was a beautiful sight, but I started to feel tiredness creeping up on me.

I glanced over at Joe, who was standing beside me, a smile tugging at his lips as he watched the crowd.

I reached out and gently tapped his shoulder. “Joe,” I called softly, leaning closer so he could hear me over the noise. “I think we should rest. It’s been a long day, and we need our energy for tomorrow.”

He turned to look at me, his smile fading slightly as he nodded. “Yeah, you’re right. I didn’t even realize how tired I am until now.”

We both stood there for a moment, watching the villagers continue to dance and sing.

It felt good to see them so happy, but I knew we needed